US Bridges

KY-11 over Hinkston Creek

Fair

Bath County, Kentucky · Bath-Montogery Line · Structure no. 006B00085N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,927
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-11 over Hinkston Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-11 over Hinkston Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,927 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,927 by 2043. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-11
CrossesHinkston Creek
LocationBath-Montogery Line
RouteState Highway 11
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.1625, -83.95667
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,927 (2023)
Projected traffic4,927 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-11 over Hinkston Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-11 over Hinkston Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.

How much traffic does KY-11 over Hinkston Creek carry?

About 4,927 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-11 over Hinkston Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns KY-11 over Hinkston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.